Bannerman's Turaco
Tauraco bannermani
The Bannerman's Turaco (Tauraco bannermani) is a legendary turaco found in 2 countries, weighing about 224 g. Bannerman's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae.
About the Bannerman's Turaco
Bannerman's turaco is a species of bird in the family Musophagidae. It is endemic to Cameroon. In French it is known as touraco de Bannerman or touraco doré. Its scientific and common names honour the ornithologist David Armitage Bannerman. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat destruction and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as a Near Threatened species.
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How to identify it
Bannerman's turaco grows to a length of 43 cm (17 in). It has a grey head, orange-red crown, crest and nape, dark green upper parts, paler green underparts and a blue tail. Red under-wing patches are visible in flight, but it is a shy bird and seldom seen. Its voice is distinctive however, being a raucous series of "kow-kow-kow" notes that can be heard a kilometre away.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, November, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bannerman's Turaco?
- Bannerman's turaco grows to a length of 43 cm (17 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bannerman's Turaco?
- The Bannerman's Turaco is a medium sized bird weighing about 224 g.
- Where can you see a Bannerman's Turaco?
- The Bannerman's Turaco occurs in 2 countries, including Cameroon and Nigeria.
- What birds look similar to a Bannerman's Turaco?
- The Bannerman's Turaco is most easily confused with the Red-crested Turaco, the Fischer's Turaco and the White-crested Turaco.
- Is the Bannerman's Turaco endangered?
- The Bannerman's Turaco is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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